Mount Apo
Cotabato / Davao del Sur, Mindanao · 2956 m
What are the Philippine Ultras?
The Philippine Ultras are the 29 mountains of the archipelago with a topographic prominence of at least 1,500 metres — the international standard for an 'ultra'. From Mount Apo (2,956 m), the roof of the country, to Mount Mambajao on the small volcanic island of Camiguin, the list runs across eight islands and is the canonical reference catalogued by peaklist.org.
Eight of the 29 peaks are essential — the highest of each island represented: Apo for Mindanao, Pulag for Luzon, Halcon for Mindoro, Mantalingajan for Palawan, plus the island roofs Kanlaon, Madja-as, Guiting-Guiting and Mambajao. Cims, sempre amunt keeps the count automatically.
The community in numbers
24,883
summits logged
3,802
active hikers
507
essential summits
1,384
mountains in the catalogue
How it works
1. Download the app
Free on the App Store and Google Play. No complicated sign-up — log in with Apple or Google in seconds.
2. Pick Philippine Ultras
Select the Philippine Ultras challenge inside the app. All 29 peaks appear with elevation, location and map points.
3. Climb and log
When you reach the summit, open the app, add a photo and date. Your count updates on its own and you can share it.
Some of the 29 peaks
From Mount Apo (2,956 m) to Mount Labo (1,544 m), via the most iconic volcanoes and island roofs of the Philippines.
Mount Busa
Sarangani / South Cotabato, Mindanao · 2030 m
Mount Ragang
Lanao del Sur, Mindanao · 2815 m
Mount Malindang
Misamis Occidental, Mindanao · 2404 m
Mount Madja-as
Antique, Panay · 2117 m
Mount Matutum
South Cotabato, Mindanao · 2286 m
Kioto Mountains
Davao Oriental, Mindanao · 1816 m
Kanlaon
Negros Occidental / Negros Oriental, Negros · 2465 m
Mount Labo
Camarines Norte, Luzon · 1544 m
Mount Isarog
Camarines Sur, Luzon · 2000 m
Mount Mangabon
Mindanao · 2510 m
Mount Sicapoo
Ilocos Norte / Apayao, Luzon · 2361 m
Frequently asked questions
What is an ultra-prominent peak?
A peak with topographic prominence of at least 1,500 metres — meaning you have to descend that far before climbing anything higher. It's the international standard for an 'ultra', maintained by peaklist.org.
How many ultras does the Philippines have?
29 peaks across eight islands: Luzon (9), Mindanao (11), Mindoro (2), Palawan (3), plus single-roof islands Negros, Panay, Sibuyan and Camiguin.
Which are the essentials?
The highest peak on each island represented: Mount Apo (Mindanao, 2,956 m), Mount Pulag (Luzon, 2,928 m), Mount Halcon (Mindoro, 2,616 m), Kanlaon (Negros, 2,465 m), Mount Madja-as (Panay, 2,117 m), Mount Mantalingajan (Palawan, 2,085 m), Mount Guiting-Guiting (Sibuyan, 2,050 m) and Mount Mambajao (Camiguin, 1,630 m).
Do I need to climb them in any order or within a time limit?
No. It is a lifetime personal challenge. Pick the peaks you can reach; many climbers spread the list across several years.
Do climbs from before installing the app count?
Yes — you can log any ascent with the date it actually happened. The app is a tracker, not a verifier.
Are these all open to hikers?
Most are, though several (Apo, Pulag, Kanlaon, Bulusan, Mayon) sit in protected areas that require permits or have restrictions around volcanic activity. Always check with local authorities and use a registered guide where required.